Events and Fundraising
OFCA has a well-supported programme of events at the Community Centre.
Many of our forthcoming events are in support of our aim to raise funds
for the much-needed replacement of the Centre's heating system. We will
also be holding a tree-planting event on Friday June 1st to mark the
Diamond Jubilee. See our
'News and Events' page for details.
About the Association
Old Felixstowe Community
Association (OFCA) was formed in 1973, and our activities focus on the
Community Centre in Ferry Road, just across from St Peter and St Paul
Church. The Centre's excellent facilities comprise two large meeting rooms
(one with a stage), a coffee lounge, a small meeting room, and a recently
refurbished kitchen. All these, together with two tennis courts, can be
hired at very reasonable rates. Follow the 'Community Centre' link on the
left for details of rooms, hiring conditions, and rates of hire.
Over 25 different groups
use the Centre regularly - follow the 'Affiliated Groups' link on the left
for a list with contact details. Occasional and one-off bookings are also
welcome.
OFCA helps to support the
running costs of the Centre by organising Community Markets and a Summer
Fair, and a very popular Christmas card delivery scheme. We also look
after the village sign, which commemorates Walton Priory and the ships
that used the Kingsfleet up to the 14th Century.
OFCA is run by a General
Council, together with a Management Committee which looks after the
day-to-day running and maintenance of the Community Centre. Needless to
say, we are always looking for new people to help with these activities -
if you are interested in helping, please contact OFCA President David
Houseley on 01394 283525 - he would love to hear from you!
Our membership area covers Old Felixstowe - east of Hamilton Road
together with the
Glenfield / Fairfield Road area, but the Centre and its facilities can be
used by all. We have over 600 members, who receive a two-monthly
Newsletter. Membership costs just £2 a year for individuals, £3 for a
family. If you live in the Old Felixstowe area we'd be delighted to
welcome you as a member!
Old Felixstowe Community Association